Bret Michaels Speaks Out About Tony Awards Incident

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Rocker and reality star Bret Michaels is finally speaking out about the incident that occurred after his performance at the Tony Awards.

"I am trying to remain very positive and somewhat humorous about the whole situation," Michaels writes on his website. "I apologize that I did not make a statement earlier as I have been feeling pretty beat up over the last few days."

The 46-year-old broke his nose and required three stitches to his lip after being hit by a large sign being lowered from the ceiling as he exited the stage following his performance.

"Over the last few days a lot of speculation as to what happened and who is to blame have surfaced," the rocker says. "I need to make clear at no point since the incident occurred do I feel like the accident was malicious in any way and I feel this will all work itself out. However I must state I found it a little strange that the only statement released by the Tony organization was that I missed my mark and that I was completely fine. Whether it was a miscommunication, missed cue or missed mark no matter what the situation was the prop should have been stopped or at least slowed for a few more seconds until I cleared the stage."

Click here to read Michaels' entire statement about the incident and his injures.

Published 6/12/09 by the Insider

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